We have been working to improve the experiences of our LGBTQ+ service users. This guide outlines some key information about your rights in relation to your medical record:
Guide for Trans and GNC Service Users
SELF HELP RESOURCES
CCI Workbooks - CBT-based information sheets and workbooks e.g. assertiveness, self-esteem, procrastination, worry, low mood
www.helpguide.org - wide range of web-based advice guides on all aspects of mental health. Video clips complement written strategies
www.bigwhitewall.com - a safe, anonymous support network supported by the NHS. 95% of members say they feel better as a result
www.livinglifetothefull.com - free, online, CBT-based life skills course for managing distress, low mood and worry
www.ntw.nhs.uk/pic/ - wide range of straight-forward information leaflets, many based on CBT. Topics include: Stress, Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Sleeping Problems, Self-harm, Drugs and Alcohol, etc.
http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/pic/relax.php - relaxation exercises
www.moodgym.anu.edu.au/ - Australian CBT-based, interactive web programme. Focuses on preventing depression and also includes stress. Has a downloadable relaxation module.
www.ecouch.anu.edu.au/ - Similar to the above, but has modules on social anxiety, worry, relationship breakdown and bereavement
www.getselfhelp.co.uk - extensive, CBT-based resource. Includes leaflets and workbooks to download on wide range of topics e.g. self-esteem, stress and anxiety, mindfulness, low mood. Also has relaxation downloads
www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk - offers information and advice “to those experiencing troublesome thoughts, feelings and actions”. Includes various self-help guides covering depression, anxiety, stress, panic and sleep problems
www.mind.org.uk - national charity for “better mental health”. Helpline plus wide range of information on wellbeing and mental health
www.rethink.org.uk - another national, campaigning and support charity, providing a helpline plus information on mental health issues
FURTHER SELF-HELP READING
The Mental Health Foundation has a number of publications about mental health including some 'How To...' guides
Mind over Mood – by Greenberger and Padesky. “Change how you feel by changing the way you think.” CBT-based workbook looking at thoughts, moods and behaviours. Covers depression, anxiety and anger.
The Feeling Good Handbook – by David Burns. Uses cognitive therapy as a starting point for dealing with a wide range of everyday problems.
Overcoming Anxiety – by Chris Williams. A series of short, CBT-based workbooks (you can pick and choose which to focus on). Covers triggers, thoughts, behaviours and physical symptoms. Also problem solving, assertiveness, sleep etc.
Overcoming Depression and Low Mood – by Chris Williams. A series of short, CBT-based workbooks. Addresses common challenges when mood is low. For example negative thinking, responding to life stressors, becoming more active, staying well.
Other titles in the ‘Overcoming’ series:
Overcoming Anxiety, Stress and Panic – Chris Williams
Overcoming Low self-esteem – Dr Melanie Fennell
Overcoming Worry – Mark Freeston and Kevin Meares
Overcoming Anxiety – Helen Kennerley
Overcoming Social Anxiety & Shyness – Gillian Butler
Overcoming perfectionism- Roz Schafran
MOBILE APPS
Stay Alive for those at risk of suicide and people worried about someone
Self Help Guides for iPhone and Android
Headspace: Guided Meditation & Mindfulness for iPhone and Android
NHS approved apps can be found here:
https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/category/mental-health/
LEAFLETS
Health Information in Other Languages: A searchable database of quality approved health information in other languages. You can search via 'keyword' or 'language'.
Northumberland Tyne and Wear self-help leaflet: Access a range of self-help leaflets.
The StayAlive booklet is a suicide prevention resource for East and West Sussex packed full of useful information to help people stay safe from suicide. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.
READING WELL SCHEME
Reading Well Books on Prescription for common mental health conditions
Reading Well Books on Prescription helps people manage their own health and well-being through recommended self-help books, because everything changes when we read.
Reading Well for long term conditions
As part of its successful Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme, The Reading Agency and Society of Chief Librarians are launching Reading Well for long term conditions. The scheme is part of the Society of Chief Librarian’s Public Library Health Offer and has been developed with leading health organisations and people with lived experience and their carers.
It will be available in English public libraries from July 2017.
For more information on the scheme, including lists of books offered, visit the Reading Well website